The Needlework Journal

Embroidery hoop with raspberry design, thread, scissors, and stick and stitch patterns on a wooden board.
How to Use Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns: A Complete Guide
What are Stick and Stitch embroidery patterns and why use them? Our popular stick and stitch patterns are pre-printed on water-soluble stabilizer, then cut out by hand, creating ready-to-stitch designs... Read more...
Green felt ornament with embroidered white snowflake, red berries, and white candle holder on a macrame mat.
How to Make an Embroidered Felt Ornament
Learn how to make a charming DIY felt Christmas ornament using a Snowflake Stick & Stitch pattern. Simple steps, beginner-friendly, and full of holiday nostalgia. Read more...
Embroidery hoop with green and yellow leaf design, white fabric, and a needle with white thread.
How to Finish the Back of an Embroidery Hoop With a Running Stitch
Everyone has a preferred way of finishing the back of their hoops. The one below is a basic technique using a running stitch that doesn’t require any additional materials, but... Read more...